We’ve been here over 11 years now. When we first arrived, time was spent getting settled in, shopping, being around for deliveries and/or services we wanted/needed. Our whole street was filled with new Villagers so there were get togethers. Soon groups were established for golf, bowling, pickleball...and that kept our days just as filled as when we were working. Bills, well, so many offer automatic payments....so there are very few bills to be paid directly....and those I must pay, are done on the web through my bank. Doesn’t take but a few minutes each month.
Having the freedom to do what you want, when you want takes time to get use to. That free time will quickly be taken up with things you enjoy or activities you want to be involved with. Some volunteer with different organizations, some take part time jobs for various reasons, some spend time doing what they never could find time for....creating, crafting, teaching....you’ll get busy quickly. That first year was soooo busy...
. Now we pick and choose exactly what we want to do. There are many homes on our street and all the neighbors arrived at approximately the same time...we were “family.” Now, years have passed, people have different hobbies, friends throughout the community and are involved with so many different things....BUT we still are “family” on our street...watching out for each other. Welcome to your new community and retirement.....you’re going to love both!